Toilet Resturant and Night at Shoheikun's house!!

So yesterday has to have been one of my favorite days here. I'm not going to lie, it was amazing.

I will upload pictures later. (NOW)

So, I tried to get Shoheikun to be something with me this weekend, but in Taiwanese and Japanese culture, they really prefer group events rather than one on one. With my exchange friends... they're all into drinkinh. My Japanese friend, Shoheikun, on the other hand is actually pure. XD So it was really hard for me to find a group that enjoyed non partying things. Thankfully, my french friend was going to this toilet restaurant, (which was sooo cool) and invited me along. I brought two guys along.


But, in the email I sent Shoheikun, he misunderstood where I said to meet, so he was half an hour late. BUT, it all worked out. He was really great about it. I felt really bad.

So, I actually didn't fail at talking to him. And he's getting better at talking to me. Because now he knows what I understand and what is hard for me to understand.

We all ate. And then I went to take Shoheikun and my classmate to the unoffical Rotary exchange student drinking party. But, he really didn't like it. He said it was fine. But actually, I'm pretty sure he felt out of place. So after 10 minutes I told him we should do something else. He was a little shocked by that, I think. But grateful. He shouldn't be so shocked though, even though I'm American, I can still understand his moods. So we went to his house!!!!

That's right, I went to his house. Jealous? His house was cool. He had his hair straightener out and his contacts. XD So cute. Oh, and he showed me his cosplay costumes!

Then we had a really long chat on Google Translator. He told me a LOT about himself. He's really a good person.

Then we tried to watch the third Death Note movie, but we ran out of time.

Oh yeah, he also invited me to an Animecon. Win.

We totally strengthened our friendship. I got to know him so much better. It's so cool to have to depend on my Japanese. It's the most exciting feeling. I have to get better.

This night was the whole reason I've devoted so much of my life to Japanese. It's so nice to see your work payoff. I can't wait to get better. I wonder if learning Chinese will feel the same. I'm not good enough to get these kinds of feelings.

Learning languages is so cool.

Electronics to Buy in Taiwan

In Taiwan, most things are cheaper. Clothing, drinks, electronics, etc. As such, I have a really long list of things I will need to for Taiwan, but I will wait until I get there to buy. On the top of that list are two things, both related to electronics.

I need a camera, and a electronic dictionary.

In USD my budget is $200 each. For the kind of stuff I want I would never be able to get those both for $200 each.

I'll show you what I mean.

Camera: Budget is $200 USD or $6,445 NT.
Must be able to:
-Zoom (even during video)
-record long HD videos
-Not blur when things are moving in picture
-take good pictures at night and in the day
-Not go out of focus every couple of seconds when I am recording a video and moving around.
-Have fast shutter speed
-A lot of memory
(David also tells me I should get an SD card with 8gb)

Electronic dictionary: Budget is the same.
Must be able to:
-english to Chinese
-Chinese to english
-English to Japanese
-Japanese to English
-draw characters on screen

In America, I could get a so-so camera for $200, but in Taiwan I can get something a little out of my range with some freebies. In America I could buy the dictionary I want online for $300, maybe $280.

If you have any advise on cameras, or what not to get please share. Also, if you have questions, please ask. When I buy these things in Taiwan I will update you.